Condensed Local and Personal Paragraphs
J. A. Amsberry of Mason was
looking after business matters in
the city Monday.
Miss Ernia Willing , a student
* at Brownell Hall , came home last
week and remained over Easter
with parents.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Towsley
went to Seward last Saturday
and visited until Monday with
heir son , Clarence , and family.
Miss Hazel Molyneaux , who is
attending school at Brownell
Hall , Omaha , came home and
spent Easter with the family.
Miss Helen Bristow , of Lincoln ,
accompanied her.
Dr. W. E. Talbot and J. G.
VanCott went to Omaha last Fri
day and remained until Monday ,
associating with professional
friends and seeing things new
and strange to some people.
H. A. Sherman , Dr. Bowen
and E. O. Miller , of Sargent ,
were in the city Monday and
Tuesday taking on a few more
higher up degrees in Masonry
than could be conferred upon
them by their home lodge.
Scott Cooper's application by
which he succeeded in convinc
ing dogs that the court house
yard is not a good place for them
to romp and cut up capers might
prove successful in ridding the
city prrk of canines if someone
in authority will only say the
word.
If you didn't plant a tree yester
day you failed of your duty to
ward your stite , your county ,
your homestead , your family and
yourself and your name w'ill not
promenade down the avenues or
alleys of time as a philanthropist
of your day and age. Don't let
it occur again.
Charles Klump , an energetic
and prosperous tiller of the soil
nearMerna , was associating with
friends and transacting a bunch
of business in the city last Fri
day. He still has faith in Custer
county , regardless of no rain in
his section up to the present time
this spring.
W. A. Keller , who has con
ducted a second-hand store in
the Custer block , sold his stock
to Z. G. Young , the second-hand
dealer on the North side , and it
was moved across the track Mon
day. Mr. Keller will open a
boot and shoe repair shop in the
building adjoning Young's store.
Editor E. E. Wimtner , of the
Comstock News came over Mon
day to attend the editorial associ
ation meeting and transact un
finished business. He reports
the News in a nourishing con
dition and the people of his town
and vicinity prosperous and
happy. His daughter , Grace ,
\ accompanied him and visited
friends.
Yesterday being Arbor Day
the Broken Bow banks were
closed , as were the county offices
with the exception of the county
judge. Judge Humphrey had
business in the office that de
manded his attention and attend
ed to it and then had time to
insert a few sprouts in Custer
| county's rich loam.
I
E. C. Bishop , candidate for
state superintendent of public
instruction , indorsed for the office
by the republicans of York
county , was a Broken Bow visitor
Monday. Mr. Bishop is quite
prominent in ( state educational
affairs and a gentlemen of learning
ing- and wide experience , and
from newspaper comment we
infer is the most formidable of
the eight or ten announced candi
dates.
The warm weather aroused the
Baisch drug store to a sense of
duty and the soda fountain was
put into squirting order and pro
claimed ready for business yester
day morning. By that time a
dullness had taken possession of
the atmosphere and the opening
day did not work it very exten
sively. Your "Uncle Joe" is not
discouraged , however , and merrily
sings : "There'll come a'time
some day. "
Charlie Cox , a brother of Mrs.
E. K. Purcell and a clerk in the
railway mail service operating
on the fast mail train between
Omaha and Cheyenne , arrived in
the city yesterday morning for a
few days visit. He says tint no
one outside of the postal service
can possibly conceive of the
magnitude of the post card
mania and that it continues to
increase week by week. It is
the bane of every postal clerk ,
many more clerks being necessary
in the service on account of the
craze.
Col. John E. Iszard , of the
Commercial hotel , is again able
to navigate , after a severe tussle
with la grippe for more than a
week.
Miss Lillie Amsberry , who is
attending the Baptist college , at
Grand Island , came home last
Friday and remained over Easter
with parents.
S. N. Criss , of Lpup City , who
served in the Phillipines with
the Broken How company , was
in the city yesterday associating
with comrades.
Watt Hutchinson left the first
part of the week for Tulare ,
California. He failed to connect
with the KWUHI.ICAN and make
either an abbreviated or detailed
statement as to his intentions.
A Broken Bow man says that
whenever he gets that spring
poetry feeling and wants to write
something real heroic and great
he helps his wife clean house
and that gets it out of his system.
Arthur Norcutt leaves this
afternoon for Hastings to again
take examination necessary to
join the U. S. navy. On a pre
vious examination he was 7 Ibs
short weight. He has remedied
this defect and thinks it will be
a go this time.
Jap Robinson returned home
last Friday from San Luis Valley ,
Colo. , where he owns a bunch of
land , and says this visit had a
tendency to impress him more
favorably than ever with the
prospects of that part of the
country.
The concert Monday night at
the Opera house by tne City
Choral society , under the direc
tion of Prof. Myers , is said to
have been a splendid entertain
ment and worthy of the attend
ance of a larger number of citi
zens than were present.
The subjects for consideration
at the Presbyterian church Sun
day April 26th are as follows :
In the morning , 11 to 12 o'clock ,
"The Book of Life Is You
Name Written There ? " In the
evening , 8 to 9 o'clock , ' Money
and Modern Moral Leprosy. "
Harry Cox , who went to Omaha
about six weeks ago for medical
treatment returned to the city
last Friday night , not having
been benefitted to any great ex
tent. He was accompanied by
Mrs. Cox and daughter , E. R.
Purcell , who went to Omaha the
first of the week.
The Easter Market conducted
by the ladies of the Christian
church , together with dinner and
supper served by them at the
Temple theatre last Saturday ,
was attended by an unusually
large number of persons and
proved a great success , both
socially and financially.
Among the Broken Bow young
people temporarily sojourning in
Lincoln who came to spend
Easter with "the old folks at
home , " were : Vernon Bauder ,
Ross Armour , Carl Jeffords ,
Effie Shinn and Mabel Metcalf.
They returned to Lincoln in in
stallments Tuesday and yester
day.
Word has been received that
els Knudsen , who has been the
subject for a number of surgical
operations during the past year
'or a growing over the right eye
in this city , Omaha , St. Louis ,
Kansas City and Chicago , died in
; he latter city yesterday , after
laving suffered four operations
since going there a month ago.
full particulars are not obtain
able today.
Services in the Broken Bow
churches last Sabbath Easter
were all liberally attended. The
llower pots worn on the heads of
sonic of the ladies were in full
bloom and obscured the pulpit
from those who were nulucky
encugh to occupy rear pews ,
but the sermons were good , if
report be true , even though the
ministers were not visible.
There was something doing in
Knights Pythiac circles at Ra
venna last night , members and
degree teams from a number of
surrounding towns being present.
The Broken Bow lodge was repre
sented by the following members :
Dr. U. B. Mullin , W. B. Schaefer ,
D. C. Konkcl , Leo Dean , W. B.
Kastham , Geo. O. Waters , L. D.
George , C. W. Beal , B. W. Blair ,
II. J. Shinn , John W. Craig , Dr.
T. W. Farnsworth , Ross G.
Moore , Charles Stout , Clyde Pig-
man , George Porter , R. W.
Stevens and L. C. Cross. They
report a splendid time and say
the Ravenna boys are good enter
tainers ,
A. R. Ray , of Fairfield , grand
chancellor of the Knights of
Pythias of the state , spent
yesterday forenoon in the city.
The price for hogs in South
Omaha yesterday was 10 cents
lower than on Tuesday , the bulk
of those received selling at from
S5.30 to $5.40. The cattle re
ceipts arc reported very light so
far this week.
A moving picture entertain
ment Is announced for the Opera
house on Tuesday and Wednes
day nights next week. Manager
Great has assurances it is the
best show of the kind that has
ever visited the city.
Among the number who will
graduate from the agricultural
college of the State university at
Lincoln , this week , the follow
ing are from Custer county :
Ever It DcWitt Vanderberg , Sar
gent ; Homer Benjamin Rupert
and Chester Joseph Hay ward ,
Broken Bow.
The Custer County Sunday
School convention will be held
May 13 , 14 and 15 at the Christ
ian church in Broken Bow. The
county officers have secured the
services of Sunday school workers
from abroad , which will make
this the strongest convention
the count } ' has ever had.
Harry and Mantling Weber ,
brothers , who claim Mason as
their home , have been arrested
for attempted train wrecking
near Reno , Wyoming , by placing
tie plates on the rails. Their
arrest was effected at Alliance ,
this state but they will be taken
to Sheridan , Wyoming , for trial ,
the offense having occurred in
that county.
W. B. Schaefer , the gentleman
who manufactures good cigars
for those who know a good
smoke when they get it , was the
only Broken Bow male citizen
who dared venture on the streets
last Sunday with a "Merry
Widow" sky piece. He did ,
however , and nary a brick was
thrown. Those who saw him
threw nothing but smiling
glances and caustic remarks.
Sparks from'the locomotive , on
the eastbound passenger train at
1:30 : yesterday afternoon set fire
to chaff on the roof of the Broken
Bow mill. The roof of the build
ing is sheet iron , and as a result
nothing but chaff burned. The
fire department responded to an
alarm , however , and washed off
the roof so that a similar occur
rence will not soon again happen.
Ed. Purcell and son , Fred , re
turned home last week from a
four weeks stay in Arizona in
search of a bunch of health
which escaped them and they
thought might be loitering
around in that atmosphere and
willing to return without a legal
requisition if found. They suc
ceeded in finding a piece of it ,
however , and arc satisfied for
having made the trip.
Mrs. Laura Penn , who has
been engaged in the millinery
business in Broken Bow the past
three years , has disposed of her
stock to Mrs. E. A. Ellis , who
took possession this morning.
The stock is complete with up-to-
date headgear and furnishing
goods for ladies and misses , and
Mrs. Ellis states that it shall
always be kept in that condition ,
with prices as low as are com-
measurate with the quality of
goods.
For quite awhile the B. & . M.
depot in Broken Bow was crowded
with C. O. D. plain sealed pack
ages. That was all done away
with by a ruling of court , but to
keep up the excitement some
thing must necessarily be doing ,
so during the past week several
m-u-m-p packages arrived , the
night agent , express agent and
baggageman , each receiving a
package and they were put in
cold storage and substitutes em
ployed. The gentlemen afflicted
are Hugh and Clarence Orrasby
and Carl Russell and the latter
returned to his home at Ansley.
Another Big One.
In February Willis Cadwell
bought 520 acres of A. B. Ash ,
and last month bought 840 acres
of W. W. Barnes , knowa as Walt
Uogers ranch. These two tracts
adjoin and mrfke a fine com
bination of 1360 acres , a half
interest in which he sold to C.
W. Bowman.
This week Mr. Bowman sold
to Cadwell a half interest in the
Fred A. Bertran ranch of 84C
acres , located just north of
Broken Bow , Mr. Bowman taking
a half interest in the Bertrat
tract with Cadwell. This last
deal made by Bowmay is the
largest he has made this year.
While other capitalists are
hesitating about investing , Mes
srs. Bowman and Cadwell have
faith in Custer county realty and
keep it rolling.
BUSINESS POlNTliHS. K
Drs. Farnsworth & Beck
Dentists. _ _
An elegant line of boys and
children's clothes , just received
at Snyder Bros. & Co.
If you want any amount of
clothing cheap , go to Mevis & Co ,
For all kinds of good coal go
to the West Elevator. I4tf
FOK RUNT 260 acres of pas
ture , Georgetown , Nebr. In
quire at RWUIIUCAN office.
Boys clothing at cost , at Mevis
Co.
Furnished and unfurnished
rooms for rent in Rencau block
We take orders for ladies' tailor
made suits , guarantee a fit.
34tf SNVDKK BKOS. & Co.
Most elegant line of wash
goods , at Mevis & Co.
Edward Dodd , physician and
surgeon. Diseases of women a
specialty. Office phone 260 , res
idence 248. All cases promptly
attended.
A new importation of rugs re
ceived at Konkcl's , March 2nd.
They are beauties and will be
sold at prices that causes com
petition to look exceedingly
weary.
Fine Lot of lawns and muslins ,
at Mevis & Co.
Clean Seed Oats for sale at the
West Elevator 14tf.
An elegant line of bo's and
children's clothes , just received
at Snyder Bros. & Co. 34tf
Beautiful white waistings , at
Mevis & Co.
Try our Rex Lump Coal , now
$7.00 per ton at Dierks Lumber
& Coal Company , Broken Bow ,
Nebraska.
Wanted to adopt two healthy
childred boy and girl.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Ferguson ,
Comstock , Nebr.
We take orders for ladies' tailor
made suits , guarantee a fit.
SNYDKK BROS. Co.
Hats at about half price , at
Mvivis & Co.
Dr. Bass , Dentist. OverMcComas'
Dr. C. M. Hcadnck treats all
chronic disease. Next visit to
Broken Bow will be Mon. , May 4.
An elegant line of boys and
children's clothes , just received
at Snyder Bros. & Co.
$1,500 worth of dry goods ,
clothing , shoes , to be closed out.
At Mevis Co.
$1000 to loan on good farm ;
3 to 5 years ; interest reasonable.
See J. M. Fodge. 46-7
We take orders for ladies' tailor
made suits , guarantee a fit.
SNYUUK BROS. Co.
Wanted a good bull , one or two
year old. Address or call on
J. L. Ferguson ,
Comstock , Neb.
Dr. C. M. Headrick , physician
to the sanitarium department of
Hastings City Hospital , will
make regular visits to Broken
Bow each month. Next visit
will be Monday May 4th. Office
at the GrandCentral , hotel. Con
sultation free. Will visit Merna
Tuesday May 5th.
Most people don't know
any more abet drugs after
they see them than before.
Call us up by phone and
tell us what drugs or any
thing else you want and
we will deliver them in half
the time you could come to
the store for them.
Everything will be satis-
factors wejwill make it so.
The Busy Druggist
New Royal No , 22
Only
$27.00
There is no belter sowing machine made at any price
than our New Royal No. 22. It has an automatic drop head
and all the latest improvements , we absolutely guarantee it
for 10 years we let you take it to your home on 30 days
trial , before you buy it.
Give the machine any test you care to
It Will Stand It.
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Opera Block
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TIIKlli IMiMlfiNSK STOCK MUST 13Id
NOW'S YOUR TIMK TO GET BARGAINS.
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on well lotatod new property.
G. L , TURNER , Lumber. Co.
I Telephone 79.
Office with N. T. Gadcl , 2 doors north of Post office
Broken Bow , - Nebraska.
Farms , Eanches , City Property
For Sale and Trade
Bis is a
1 eight room house , double poarch , city water , barr 16x24 ,
4 lots , 3 blocks from square. New house , all complete
with closets and pantry. Price , $250U ; will take half in
horses or cattle at market value.
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The ladies of Broken Bow and vicinity those
who appreicate the beautiful flowers are invited to
call and see the plants , a new assortment being
received twice each week , and they are all beauties
and selling at lower prices than ever before.
lower and Mm Seeds
In package and bulk , all of
the 1907 growth.
J. N. Peale
Broken Bow. Nebraska.
